1978.04
Opening of Onsan zinc refinery
 
 
  Registered zinc ingot at London Metal Exchange
  Completed expansion of Onsan zinc refinery to 170,000 tonnes per annum
  Incorporated Korea Nickel Corporation
  Started lead refinery with 35,000 tonnes per annum
  Established R&D center at Onsan
 Started first production of zinc with 50,000 tonnes per annum
  Incorporated Korea Zinc Co., Ltd.